CPSCGeneral Alert
AliExpress Recalls Mini Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazard...
Published: April 3, 2025Recall ID: 25210Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device and can cause death or serious injury due to electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water when plugged in. The hair dryers are in violation of the federal regulations and present a substantial product hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves XZT Huizhou's compact mini hair dryers. The foldable dryers were sold in blue, green, pink and white, and have a white switch with two gear settings and a thermostatic function. "Fashion Hair Dryer" and an image of two animal faces appear on the side of the hair dryer next to a white button with "OK" embossed on it.
Affected Products
Mini Travel Hair Dryers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/AliExpress-Recalls-Mini-Travel-Hair-Dryers-Due-to-Electrocution-and-Shock-Hazards-Sold-on-AliExpress-com |
| Title | AliExpress Recalls Mini Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.com |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/xzt-1_0.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled XZT hair dryers - green, blue and pink |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/xzt-2_0.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled XZT hair dryer - white |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/xzt-3_0.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled XZT Hair Dryer |
| Hazards › Name | The handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device and can cause death or serious injury due to electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water when plugged in. The hair dryers are in violation of the federal regulations and present a substantial product hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Mini Travel Hair Dryers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 50 |
| Recall I D | 10227 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryer and contact AliExpress to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the recalled hair dryer by cutting the cord and disposing of it. Consumers must send a photo of the destroyed hair dryer to us_product_recall@aliexpress.com, or by replying to the recall email sent by AliExpress. AliExpress is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
| Importers › Name | AliExpress, of San Mateo, California |
| Retailers › Name | AliExpress.com from May 2023 through November 2024 for between $1 and $7. |
| Recall Date | 2025-04-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves XZT Huizhou's compact mini hair dryers. The foldable dryers were sold in blue, green, pink and white, and have a white switch with two gear settings and a thermostatic function. "Fashion Hair Dryer" and an image of two animal faces appear on the side of the hair dryer next to a white button with "OK" embossed on it. |
| Distributors › Name | Huizhou Bailitong Electronics Co. Ltd., dba XZT Huizhou, of China |
| Recall Number | 25210 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | AliExpress online service at https://helpcenter.aliexpress.com/s/BuyerHelp/home?language=en_US&m_station=BuyerHelp, email at us_product_recall@aliexpress.com, or online at AliExpress Buyer's Help Center or at www.aliexpress.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |